Senior Lawyer, Dispute Resolution Group
Join ANZ as a Senior Lawyer in the Dispute Resolution Group. In this role you will provide commercial, practical and strategic advice on a broad range of contentious matters, reporting to the Head of Legal, Dispute Resolution Group. You will independently manage and drive strategy for major disputes, litigation and regulatory enforcement activity.
About Us
At ANZ, we shape a world where people and communities thrive, improving the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.
About The Role
As a Senior Lawyer you will...
Role Location
Melbourne, VIC
Role Type
Permanent, Full-time
What will your day look like?
- Proactive management of legal risk, business reputation and exposure to contentious disputes and litigation through the provision of clear, high‑quality, timely, commercially relevant and cost‑effective legal services.
- Independent and active management of disputes and litigation, focusing on developing, implementing and driving a sound litigation strategy.
- Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with internal stakeholders and external law firms to minimise business disruption caused by disputes and help the business deliver on its key priorities.
- Contribute to a robust and supportive team culture through the sharing of knowledge and continuous growth in core legal and non‑legal skills.
What will you bring?
- Strong post‑qualification experience in dispute resolution and commercial litigation from a major Australian law firm or comparable in‑house legal team. Experience in class actions and regulatory enforcement proceedings is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategically considered and commercially relevant legal advice.
- Continuous growth mindset and ability to adapt to an evolving legal risk landscape, including developing expertise in new areas of legal and regulatory risk.
- Strong project management and interpersonal skills, with confidence to liaise effectively with corporate function stakeholders and individuals at all levels, including senior management.
- Team focused with a flexible attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to work under pressure, excellent time‑management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities to meet changing demands.
- Common sense, curiosity and a love of learning.
You are not expected to have 100% of these skills; a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these, we’d love to hear from you.
So why join us?
From the moment you join ANZ, you’ll do meaningful work that shapes a world where people and communities thrive. You will feel the impact of your work, have access to resources, opportunities and support for career growth, and be part of a diverse workplace that celebrates different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to discuss any adjustments required to the recruitment process or the role.
Job Posting End Date
30/11/2025, 11:59 pm (Melbourne, Australia)
Salary
A$110,000.00 – A$160,000.00 per annum
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